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WTB 4S

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,997 mi
Last recorded48,997 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTB 4S
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 47,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,645 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 41,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,785 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,189 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,144 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,386 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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WTB 4S is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTB 4S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WTB 4S registered?

WTB 4S is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is WTB 4S safe to buy?

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